How does Sasan Ghahreman define “human rights”?
“Human rights” needs to have a clear definition; that human beings, of whatever color, race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, sexuality … must be free and equal to live a lifestyle of their choice, without harming or diminishing others. They must be given the same rights granted to the rest of civilization for the promotion of growth and development. One could leave the definition at that or expand on each point; speak of democratic rights, employment rights, education, travel, choice, love, etc. There was a time when concepts such as “freedom” and “human rights” existed separately from, and even clashed with, concepts like “democratic rights” and “political independence”. At times one was priority over the others. But I believe that “human rights” is based on and rooted in all these concepts, and we must not allow political games, slogans or other forces of division to limit its definition. “Human rights” means the humanity of humanity. Life. Air. Based on this, should we recognize th
